Briefs

Rochester Hotel concerts benefit nonprofits

The organizations include: Durango Nature Studies, La Plata Open Space Conservancy, Know Your Dough, The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado,…

September 20, 2017

Business

Adult Day Care announces new partnership

With funding from the voucher program, caregivers may qualify for financial assistance to help their loved ones afford respite care…

September 20, 2017

Local News

Sky Ute Casino team members send donations to Houston

Water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston on Aug. 29.Associated…

September 19, 2017

Food

Crow’s Closet wins Chili Chase Cook-off

Imogen Ainsworth and Anthony Kunkel were the winners of the Chili Chase 5K Trail Run.Courtesy of Backcountry Experience The contest…

September 19, 2017

Food

Locally sourced dinner brings in 15K

The second annual Eat Local Harvest Dinner featured about 90 percent locally sourced spirits and food. The event sold out,…

September 19, 2017

Local News

Community to spread overdose awareness

Associated Press file<br><br>An event to promote drug-overdose awareness in the community will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept.…

September 19, 2017

Local News

Mercy to hold annual fun run/walk

The 23rd annual “Journey of Hope” 5-K family run/walk will be held Oct. 14 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, 1010…

September 19, 2017

Community

Public library to show ‘The True Cost’

The documentary is about the “fast fashion” industry, and examines the environmental and human rights issues involved in the production…

September 19, 2017

Local News

Bayfield to fight breast cancer with 5-K fundraiser

Durango Herald file<br><br>The Bayfield “Badges Against Breast Cancer” 5-K run will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 21, at the…

September 19, 2017

Local News

Bookmark contest entries sought

A bookmark by Bailey Freeman, inspired by a Chinese proverb, won first prize at the middle school level during the…

September 19, 2017

Southwest Life

Volunteers sought for Public Lands Day cleanup, trail work

Students from the University of Missouri do the heavy lifting during trail maintenance at the Mud Springs trail southwest of…

September 19, 2017

Southwest Life

Beekeepers to host community talk

Durango Herald file Honeybees are unable to pollinate grass lawns, which have shallow roots and require excessive amounts of water.…

September 18, 2017

Local News

Baha’is to observe Day of Peace

Tony Goggans of Florence, Colorado, will speak about the inevitability of world peace and its prime requisite: the recognition of…

September 17, 2017

Local News

Free class about Medicare to be held Wednesday

The class is open to those turning 65, children of seniors and interested community members. To register, call Janice at…

September 17, 2017

Local News

County commissioners to hold open office hours

Commissioner Lachelt will be available from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third…

September 17, 2017

Local News

Geological Society to meet Thursday

Tim Rynott, owner and operator of Ridge Resources will present “Global Natural Gas Markets: Rapid Expansion and Implications to the…

September 17, 2017

Local News

2018 Snowdown poster to be unveiled Wednesday

The kickoff event will feature a meet-and-greet with the poster artist, appetizers, volunteer sign-up opportunities, commemorative Snowdown items and a…

September 17, 2017

Local News

Durango to clean sewer mainlines

Crews will clean from 13th Street to the wastewater treatment center at Santa Rita Park. Work is expected to last…

September 16, 2017

Local News

Animas River Wetlands to discuss project Tuesday

Patti and Ed Zink will discuss the project, which will allow developers, highway departments and others who receive permits that…

September 16, 2017

Health

San Juan medical center to offer free balance classes

Durango Herald file Classes will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays starting Oct. 2 and continue through Nov.…

September 16, 2017

Health

Amia offers social visits for seniors in Southwest Colorado

Associated Press file The San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging will fund social visits with Amia friends. Visits could…

September 16, 2017

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health gives septic tank advice

Septic maintenance helps people stay healthy, avoid costly repairs, maintain property values and protect local water sources.Think at the sink:…

September 16, 2017

Religion

Sacred Heart Church to hold rite of Christian initiation for adults

To register by phone, call 880-0732, 799-8269 or 946-1458.

September 15, 2017

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to offer hikes, bike rides

Monday: 7 a.m., hike Brown Mountain to Mt. Abrams, contact Jane Marie at [email protected]; 8:30 a.m., bike ride for intermediate…

September 15, 2017